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Saturday February 26, 1966: on this day
February 26, 1966 was the 57th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 26, 1966 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 26, 1966, who was born and died on February 26, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra), movies (e.g. Harper, directed by Jack Smight), TV series (e.g. Jackanory) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 1966?
- February 26, 1966: What happened on that day?
- February 26, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 1966?
- February 26, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 26, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 1966?
What day of the week was February 26, 1966?
February 26, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 57th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 1966 can also be written as 2/26/1966 in the US and as 26/2/1966 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 26, 1966:
- Kbim tv channel 10 in roswell, nm (cbs) begins broadcasting
- Apollo program: launch of as-201, the first flight of the saturn ib rocket.
- Vietnam war: the rok capital division of the south korean army massacres 380 unarmed civilians in south vietnam.
February 26, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 26, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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February 26, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 1966 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 1966 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on February 26, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 11:59 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1966.
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Who was born on February 26, 1966?
Famous people born on February 26, 1966:
![Jennifer Grant]()
Jennifer GrantAmerican actress, noted family.
- Najwa Karam
Najwa karam is a lebanese world music singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.
- Marc Fortier
Canadian ice hockey coach and player.
- Garry Conille
Haitian physician and politician, 14th prime minister of haiti.
- Wesley Walls NFL tight end (Carolina Panthers
San francisco 49ers, new orleans saints.
- Kenji Suda
- Anette Gersch
- Tina Thörner
- Terry Howard
- Urs Kälin
- Carlos Navarro Montoya
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
![Fats Domino]()
Fats DominoFats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
![Johnny Cash]()
Johnny CashAmerican singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
![Michael Bolton]()
Michael BoltonAmerican singer, international star and social activist.
![Nate Ruess]()
Nate RuessNate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
![Mark Dacascos]()
Mark DacascosAmerican actor and martial artist.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Tony Randall]()
Tony RandallAmerican actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
![Bill Duke]()
Bill DukeActor (bird on a wire and predator).
![Greg Germann]()
Greg GermannAmerican actor and director.
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February 26, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 58 years 1 month old,
or 697 months and 23 days old,
or 3033 weeks and 5 days old,
or 21236 days old,
if you were born on February 26, 1966.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1966?
There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 26, 1966.
February 26, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 26, 1966:
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Estes Reynolds
Estes Reynolds was an American astronomer known for his work on solar eclipses.
- Gino Severini
Italian painter and leading member of the Futurist movement.
- Veera Savarkar
Veera Savarkar was an Indian independence activist known for his contributions to the freedom struggle.
- Minerva Urecal
Actress (peter gunn adventures of tugboat annie), is killed at 71.
- Emiliano Chamorro Vargas
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
![Constance Ford]()
Constance FordActress (ada hobson - another world).
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Levi Eshkol
From 1963 to 1969, he was the third prime minister of israel.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Anandi Bai
One of the first Indian female doctors.
- Mak Kac
Prominent mathematician known for contributions to probability theory.
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February 26, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 1966:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 1966:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 21st and February 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 26, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes
- Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
- Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
- The Supremes - My World Is Empty Without You
February 26, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 26, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- The Overlanders - Michelle
- Crispian St Peters - You Were On My Mind
- The Rolling Stones - Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown
- Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Spanish Flea
February 26, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1966 was Baby Scratch My Back by Slim Harpo, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 26, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 26, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
- Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
- The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill
- Martha & The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me
- Ray Charles - Crying Time
February 26, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Harper
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Jack Smight
Starring: Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris, Arthur Hill
Country: United States of America
Madame X
Release year: 1966
Directed by: David Lowell Rich
Starring: Lana Turner, John Forsythe, Ricardo Montalban, Burgess Meredith
The Group
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Candice Bergen, Joan Hackett, Elizabeth Hartman, Shirley Knight
The Upper Hand
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Denys de La Patellière
Starring: Jean Gabin, Gert Fröbe, George Raft, Nadja Tiller
Arizona Colt
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Michele Lupo
Starring: Giuliano Gemma, Rosalba Neri, Fernando Sancho, Pietro Tordi, Valentino Macchi, Pietro Martellanza, Andrea Bosic, Gianni Solaro, Roberto Camardiel, Mirko Ellis, Renato Chiantoni, Tom Felleghy
Country: Italy
February 26, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 1966 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Jackanory
Release year: 1965
Directed by: Brian Hawkins
February 26, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Proud Tower
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
"The diplomatic origins of the War, so-called are only the fever chart for the patient. They do not reveal what caused the fever.
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
A Gift Of Prophecy
By: Ruth Montgomery
The story of Jeane Dixon, the remarkable prophet who foresaw: President John F. Kennedy's assassination and the identity of his killer; Teddy Kennedy’s accident; the Gift of Prophecy
The Rabbi
By: Noah Gordon
The New York Times bestseller that follows the life and career a rabbi through America. --Los Angeles TimesMichael kind was raised in New York's Jewish cauldron in 1920s New York and is familiar with the materialism and stresses of urban …
Who was the US President on February 26, 1966?
On February 26, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1966?
On February 26, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1966?
On February 26, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on February 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
What happened in 1966?
1966 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Former marine Charles Whitman kills 13 andwounds 31 at University of Texas
- Radio Vila (New Hebrides) begins transmitting
- S African government bans Beatle records
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What was the calendar for February 1966?
February 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
